This year winter has arrived much earlier than usual - at least one month in advance. Ten days ago we got our first serious blizzard-like weather and minus temperatures (-8° C/17° F during the night and -3° C/26° F during the day). Brrr, it was quite chilly and Siberian looking...

On the last Saturday of November, it snowed the whole day long. That first snowfall was quite important and nature was covered in a dreamlike powdery coat of white. What a beautiful sight!

As I find winter storms so exciting there was no way I was going to stay home looking at it through my windows. I had to go out in the freezing cold, walk in that crunchy white powder, feel the crisp air bite my cheeks and inhale the clean smell of fresh snow.

So, armed with my camera, dressed like an Inuit and eager to face the hyperborean climate outside I set a foot out of the house. It was snowing quite strong, my hair was frozen and the wind was quite strong, but I courageously shot pictures of the magificent scenery that offered itself to me. It was really a lovely walk and day!

Oh I so do wish I could have a few days like this Rosa. I lived my whole childhood in Florida and the rest in San Diego California..like 75 all year long these days. I was so happy to have a fire a couple of days ago!

I have seen you on other food blogs and wanted to come by and say hello. Lovely pictures of your wintery wonderland. I live in Kansas and we don't have snow yet. Soon, I am sure, but in the meantime it sure is cold! Nice to "meet" you!

Good on your for venturing out! I can totally identify with that because it's such a shame to pass up an opportunity when everything looks so stunning. Looking at your wonderful photos, it was definitely worth it. Keep warm Rosa!